Summary:
-Discusses the history of "school choice"
-Began with integration in the 1950's and '60's with the the U.S. Supreme Court Case "Brown vs. the Board of Education"
-1990's: 3 versions of school choice (non-religious): voucher schools, privately managed schools, and charter schools (in addition to the choice of attending public schools). Believed these schools would transform American Education and produce higher achievement.
-School choice allows for a variety of different options for parents and students in educational standards
-Funding differs for each school, not necessarily funded by the state. Private schools tend to generate more funding from internal sources and donations.
-With the presence of these private schools, public schools are given a negative stigma. This view of public schools inspires more parents to enter their children in private schools making entry more selective in the mass number of potential students. However, according to statistics, these schools have not generated much higher achievement than public schools, their reputations are based off a stereotype of being more academically successful because they are "private."
-KIPP ("Knowledge is Power Program")-Type of charter school designed to prepare minority students specifically for college. 9 1/2 hour days, Saturday classes, and only 3 weeks of summer school. Requires a great responsibility from the parents as this type of school is much more demanding. Select students by a lottery.
-Lotteries select the most motivated students (usually not minority, ESL, or special-needs students) to foster a positive learning environment. This inclusion of the most motivated students produces the high standardized tests scores that private schools are known for. The higher funding also allows more educational benefits and learning opportunities.
Summary:
-Discusses the history of "school choice"
-Began with integration in the 1950's and '60's with the the U.S. Supreme Court Case "Brown vs. the Board of Education"
-1990's: 3 versions of school choice (non-religious): voucher schools, privately managed schools, and charter schools (in addition to the choice of attending public schools). Believed these schools would transform American Education and produce higher achievement.
-School choice allows for a variety of different options for parents and students in educational standards
-Funding differs for each school, not necessarily funded by the state. Private schools tend to generate more funding from internal sources and donations.
-With the presence of these private schools, public schools are given a negative stigma. This view of public schools inspires more parents to enter their children in private schools making entry more selective in the mass number of potential students. However, according to statistics, these schools have not generated much higher achievement than public schools, their reputations are based off a stereotype of being more academically successful because they are "private."
-KIPP ("Knowledge is Power Program")-Type of charter school designed to prepare minority students specifically for college. 9 1/2 hour days, Saturday classes, and only 3 weeks of summer school. Requires a great responsibility from the parents as this type of school is much more demanding. Select students by a lottery.
-Lotteries select the most motivated students (usually not minority, ESL, or special-needs students) to foster a positive learning environment. This inclusion of the most motivated students produces the high standardized tests scores that private schools are known for. The higher funding also allows more educational benefits and learning opportunities.